Colonial School vs Hutchinson School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New York, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colonial School
Pelham · Public elementary · Grades K–5
296 students
Hutchinson School
Pelham · Public elementary · Grades K–5
366 students
| Measure | Colonial School Pelham, New York | Hutchinson School Pelham, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 80 Top 25% |
| State rank | #97 of 2,536 | #386 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #712 of 50,301 | #5181 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 296 | 366 |
| Enrollment | 296 | 366 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 2% | 23% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 67% |
| city | Pelham | Pelham |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Colonial School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.3 vs 79.6).
- •Colonial School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Colonial School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 57%).
- •Colonial School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2% vs 23%).
- •Hutchinson School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 12.9).
- •Hutchinson School is the larger school with 366 students compared with 296.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Colonial School better than Hutchinson School?
On the Success Index (US), Colonial School ranks higher (90.3 vs 79.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Colonial School and Hutchinson School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Pelham and Pelham in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colonial School: 296. Hutchinson School: 366. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colonial School and Hutchinson School rank in New York?
Colonial School is 97th of 2,536 and Hutchinson School is 386th of 2,536 among elementary schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).